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815 Somerville Ave Cambridge, MA 2140

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For Sale
$13,000,000

Redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Porter Square, Cambridge.

Type:Commercial
Property size:
27,824 SF
Lot size:
0.24 Acres
Added:
Apr 25, 2026
Days on Market:
3
Last Refresh:
Apr 25 at 6:21 am

Property Features for 815 Somerville Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
27,824 SF
Lot size
0.24 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1917

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Listing Contact
Christopher Sower

Listing agent Christopher Sower

Listing office Cushman & Wakefield

Listing date Apr 25, 2026

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Overview

Porter Square Redevelopment Opportunity

Located in the heart of Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 815 Somerville Avenue presents an exceptional redevelopment opportunity. The property features a three-story brick building with 27,824 gross square feet and 18 garage parking spaces. It is situated on a 10,442 square foot parcel within the Massachusetts Avenue District, a zoning district that allows up to 12 stories of residential use by-right. The property is located across the street from the MBTA Porter Square Station (Red Line), providing direct access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square, and Downtown Boston. The location is surrounded by amenities and cultural activities. Alternative use and value-creation opportunities include ground up redevelopment for residential use, re-tenanting the existing office space, or utilizing the in-place approvals to retrofit the building for lab/R&D use.
Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Lesley University University FedEx Drop Box Postal Service Office of Information Technology ... University Department

Suggested Use

Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City
Cambridge
County
Suffolk
State
Massachusetts
Longitude
-71.1182019
Latitude
42.3881773

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Porter Square, Cambridge.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 815 Somerville Ave Cambridge, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $13,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Porter Square, Cambridge.; Located across the street from the MBTA Porter Square Station (Red Line) for easy access to key areas.; New zoning allows up to 12 stories of residential use by‑right.
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